Real People, Real Stories: “I Thought I Was Dying” : Alex’s Story of Health Anxiety, Panic & Faith

Send us Fan Mail Wow, where do I even start? This is a full life update because this past year has honestly felt like the worst year ever, and I know I’ve only shared little pieces of it. From finding out I have Hashimoto’s to months of headaches, an ovarian cyst that left me in pain for three months, an ER visit, and heart test results that sent me spiraling right before a trip… it has been a lot. Add health anxiety to all of that, and you can imagine where my brain went. I’m sharing what ha...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you know something is wrong, but you’re repeatedly told that your laboratory results are “normal”? In this episode of Peace Over Panic, Taylor sits down with Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP, a clinical pharmacist, internationally recognized Hashimoto’s expert, and bestselling author, to explore the connections among thyroid autoimmunity, IBS, anxiety, stress, and nutrient deficiencies. Taylor shares her personal experience of discovering positive thyroid a...

Send us Fan Mail A flutter. A thump. A skipped beat. When an unexpected heart sensation captures your attention, it can be difficult to think about anything else. This guided meditation will help you respond differently, not by forcing the sensation away, but by allowing it to exist without checking, monitoring, or attaching a frightening story to it. Through calming breathwork, gentle imagery, and acceptance-based reminders, you’ll practice noticing bodily sensations without letting them det...

Send us Fan Mail You notice an unusual sensation, and your mind immediately goes to the worst-case scenario. You Google your symptoms, check your body, ask for reassurance, or schedule another appointment. Even when you’re told everything is okay, the relief doesn’t last. Then you try therapy, but you still don’t feel better. Does that mean you’re broken, or could you simply be receiving the wrong kind of treatment? In this episode of Peace Over Panic, Taylor sits down with Gracie Block, a Li...

Send us Fan Mail Waiting for test results can feel unbearable to those struggling with anxiety. You are not alone in this. In this guided meditation, we’re creating space to step away from the “what ifs,” stop trying to predict what comes next, and find peace in the middle of uncertainty. Through calming breathwork, visualization, and faith-filled encouragement, you’ll be guided across a foggy lake, a reminder that uncertainty is not the same thing as danger. You may not be able to see ...